President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto landed at\nHalim Perdanakusuma Base Ops in Jakarta on Saturday (30\/5) morning after\nconcluding a state visit to France, bringing back commercial agreements\nworth Rp61.25 trillion.<\/p>\n
The Government Communication Body (Bakom) of Indonesia confirmed that\nGaruda Indonesia flight GA-1 carrying the President touched down at\napproximately 10.19 WIB and was greeted by Vice President Gibran\nRakabuming Raka and senior officials.<\/p>\n
The visit strengthened partnerships in economics, investment, trade,\nand defence, marked by the launch of the France-Indonesia High-Level\nBusiness Council with French President Emmanuel Macron on 28 May\n2026.<\/p>\n
The council, bringing together 30 company leaders with a combined\nmarket capitalisation of $1.3 trillion, resulted in four new commercial\nagreements focusing on energy security, trade, and defence.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Central Leadership Council (DPP) of PDIP raised\ncritical remarks about the frequency of foreign trips, noting it was\nPresident Prabowo\u2019s third visit to France within less than six months in\n2026.<\/p>\n
PDIP DPP Chair Andreas Hugo Pareira stated that the current national\nleadership faces public scrutiny similar to the era of President\nAbdurrahman Wahid regarding the frequency of overseas travels.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve had a president criticised for frequent foreign trips during\nGus Dur\u2019s time. Now people are pointing the same criticism at President\nPrabowo,\u201d said Andreas, PDIP DPP Chair.<\/p>\n
The PDIP politician added that transparency regarding the purpose and\ntargets of state visits is crucial for the public to receive clear\ninformation from the outset before departure.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis raises questions because explanations come after the trip. It\nshould be that the media knows beforehand so the public is informed. The\npresident represents the nation,\u201d Andreas, who is also Deputy Chairman\nof DPR Commission XIII, said.<\/p>\n
In a separate address in Paris, President Prabowo outlined the two\nnations\u2019 collaborative vision to navigate global geopolitical\nuncertainties.<\/p>\n
\u201cLooking ahead, we believe that in a global landscape of uncertainty,\ntension, and conflict, both countries can play a positive role.\nIndonesia will always promote peace efforts. In today\u2019s interconnected\nworld, where technology has shrunk the globe, war and conflict can bring\nno benefit to anyone,\u201d Prabowo said.<\/p>\n
The President also affirmed Indonesia\u2019s diplomatic commitment to the\nMiddle East situation, particularly full support for Palestinian\nindependence through a two-state solution.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am pleased that France is among the pioneers encouraging European\nand Western nations to support a two-state solution and Palestinian\nindependence. Indonesia remains firm that there can be no Middle East\npeace without a two-state solution and justice for Palestinians,\u201d\nPrabowo said.<\/p>\n
Minister of Investment and Downstreaming and BKPM Chief Rosan\nRoeslani stated that the establishment of the high-level business\ncouncil is a strategic move indicating French businesses\u2019 strong\nconfidence in Indonesia\u2019s investment climate.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis forum is not only a platform for dialogue between businesses\nbut also a driver for promoting investment, trade, and strategic\ncooperation that delivers tangible benefits for both nations,\u201d said\nRosan.<\/p>\n
The $3.5 billion in deals was led jointly by Danone CEO Antoine de\nSaint-Affrique as Chair of the France-Indonesia Business Council under\nMEDEF International and KADIN Indonesia Chairman Anindya Bakrie.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrench business confidence in Indonesia continues to rise. The\nagreements demonstrate that Indonesia is viewed as a strategic partner\nwith long-term growth prospects and a more competitive investment\nclimate,\u201d Rosan said.<\/p>\n
In addition to bilateral engagements and launching the business\ncouncil, President Prabowo also met with the Indonesian diaspora\ncommunity in Paris to observe Eid al-Adha prayers.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/prabowo-subianto-secures-rp61-25-trillion-cooperation-deal-in-france-1780288366", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }